Job Description

About The Role

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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Controls Testing Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.


Our client is seeking an experienced Controls Testing Analyst to support the testing of IT and Information Security controls across multiple control domains and business divisions. Reporting to the IT Controls Testing Team (ITCT) Manager, the analyst will independently validate and assess a prioritised set of 55 key controls using the enquiry method, working closely with control owners and representatives.



This role is pivotal in supporting our client's commitment to operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in IT risk management.

Responsibilities

Assess control design and operational effectiveness, ensuring activities are performed as intended and can be evidenced Schedule and facilitate Microsoft Teams-based walk-through meetings with control owners/representatives Review supporting documentation in advance (e.g., process flows, websites, guidance) Perform enquiry-based control testing by asking probing questions during walk-throughs Capture supporting evidence (notes, screen prints, URLs, documentation) Document findings using a templated Word report format Update the central Excel test plan tracker with results and outcomes Notify stakeholders (management and control representatives) of testing results and escalate any issues or deficiencies

About You

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Requirements

Minimum of 4 years practical experience in control testing, particularly using enquiry and walkthrough methods Exposure to ITGC and IS controls in large, regulated environments Familiarity with COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, CISM, CISSP Strong understanding of ITIL is essential Strong interpersonal skills; confident asking probing questions and working with technical/non-technical stakeholders Solid documentation and evidence-gathering skills CISA certification (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

About Us

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Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.



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